Assistant Manager; General Manager, Track

Assistant Manager (Future General Manager, 6‑12 Month Track)

Location:

MAX Fitness & Wellness – Hillsborough, NJ

Full‑time | Leadership Track | Fitness + Community

Ready to turn your passion for fitness into a real leadership career? If you love coaching, motivating others, and being part of a high‑energy, positive environment, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

MAX Fitness & Wellness of Hillsborough is looking for a full‑time Assistant Manager who’s ready to grow into a General Manager role within 6–12 months. This is a hands‑on, people‑first position designed for a driven fitness professional who wants more than just teaching classes—you want to lead, influence, and build something meaningful.

• Coaching and instruction
• Community building and team support
• Sales and member experience
• Learning the business side of fitness

You’ll be developed, mentored, and prepared to step into a General Manager role based on performance, not just tenure.

• A certified group fitness instructor or personal trainer through a nationally accredited organization OR a MAX‑certified instructor with 1+ year of coaching experience
• A natural motivator who loves helping people succeed - members and teammates
• A strong communicator who feels comfortable leading classes, conversations, and community events
• A team player who’s flexible, proactive, and not afraid to jump in where needed
• Someone who aligns deeply with our values and believes fitness should be empowering and fun

• Coach 10–15 high‑energy, 45‑minute group fitness classes per week (HIIT, Strength, Cardio Kickboxing)
• Help manage class schedules, coordinate subs, and support instructor onboarding and development
• Assist with membership sales, lead follow‑up, and retention, working closely with the Center Manager
• Be a visible leader at local marketing and community events (at least 2 weekends per month)
• Capture content for social media and promotions (yes, your energy matters!)
• Maintain accurate member records using Club Ready and other systems
• Help uphold a clean, safe, welcoming, high‑energy environment
• Represent MAX in a way that inspires confidence, consistency, and results

• Current CPR/AED certification preferred
• Valid group fitness or personal training certification (NASM, ACE, AFAA, etc.) OR MAX Instructor Certification with 1+ year coaching experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible 40‑hour schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Comfort using—or willingness to learn—tools like Club Ready, Go High Level, and Fran Connect

• $41,600–$45,000 base salary
• Performance bonuses available after a 90‑day probation period
• Paid Time Off
  • 5 days PTO after 90 days
  • 15 total days PTO after 180 days
• Paid holidays (center‑specific schedule)
• FREE membership at MAX Fitness & Wellness
• 30%+ discounts on NASM, AFAA, and continuing education
• Clear growth path and leadership development

• We live with passion and drive
• We create a supportive, connected community
• We inspire through our actions
• We never stop learning and growing
• We nurture happiness and fun
• We interact with sincerity and honesty

If those values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

• This is an on‑site role in Hillsborough, NJ